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Record Store Day ‘09!

April 16th, 2009

On Saturday, April 18, 2009, hundreds of independently owned music stores across the country will celebrate “Record Store Day.” Be sure to get out there and support your local independent record store…can’t think of anything to buy? Check out Pitchfork’s Record Store Day Round-up.

Record Store Day

More Time Out Chicago

March 13th, 2009

Here’s a photo I took of Paula Haney, the owner of Hoosier Mama Pie Company. Head over to Time Out Chicago to read the full story about her new storefront.

Paula Haney of Hoosier Mama Pir Company

Work, Work, Work!

January 6th, 2009

Why so quiet on the blog you ask? I’ve been busy burning the midnight oil on some big projects that I’m just finishing up. First, I’ve been working on a website for Bicycle Life Coaching, my wife’s new Life Coaching business. Second, I made a clean and simple portfolio site for Tom Blandford, a copywriting/directing/acting/photoing/voiceovering extraordinaire. And last but not least, I’ve been working on album layouts for two great Chicago bands Baby Teeth and JC Brooks and the Uptown Sound. I’ll be sharing those soon…now back to work!

Bicycle Life Coaching

Do you hunger for something in your life but aren’t sure what it is or how to make it happen? The thought-provoking and creative process of life coaching will help you achieve whatever it is you want for your life – and will reveal new possibilities by calling you to your potential.

Tom Blandford

My Favorite Albums of 2008

January 5th, 2009

ARTIST: Dr. Dog
ALBUM: Fate
SONG: Hang On
ARTIST: Bon Iver
ALBUM: For Emma, Forever Ago
SONG: Blindsided
ARTIST: Little Cow
ALBUM: I’m in Love with Every Lady
SONG: Ne engedj el sohasem
ARTIST: Colour Revolt
ALBUM: Plunder, Beg and Curse
SONG: Swamp
ARTIST: Lasalle
ALBUM: Pretty World
SONG: Pretty World
ARTIST: The Notwist
ALBUM: The Devil, You + Me
SONG: Gravity
ARTIST: Sigur Ros
ALBUM: með suð í eyrum við spilum endalaust
SONG: Gobbledigook

John Lennon Interview

November 21st, 2008

In 1969 a 14-year-old kid snuck into John Lennon’s hotel room and convinced him to do an interview. This animated short film was recently made using that interview as the soundtrack. Great interview, amazing animation, it’s worth the five minutes.

Made In America…

November 20th, 2008

American Made Ribbon Hand Made in China